Life Imitates Art

NAMES AND FACES

April 5, 1989

FORMER PRESIDENT Ronald Reagan credits the movie Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as the one that most affected his life and led to his quest for the nation's highest office. ''I began to realize, through the power of that motion picture, that one man can make a difference,'' Reagan said. Reagan made his statements as part of the all-star video gala to celebrate the opening of the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park. The salute will be broadcast April 30 on NBC-TV's Magical World of Disney. World leaders, including British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Polish Solidarity leader Lech Walesa, along with celebrities such as Jimmy Stewart and Mickey Rooney will be discussing the films that made deep impressions on them.